WHAT'S NEW



My mother drew a distinction between achievement and success. She said that 'achievement is the knowledge that you have studied and worked hard and done the best that is in you. Success is being praised by others, and that's nice, too, but not as important or satisfying. Always aim for achievement and forget about success.'

- HELEN HAYES

Applications are now being accepted for our spring 2010 semester, which will include our new certificate program in Construction Documents & Design. This program is open to men and women currently working in the architecture or building construction fields and is designed to provide the student with a practical understanding of drafting methodologies and applications as they are utilized in the field of construction.

Registration is ongoing, but we can only accept a maximum of thirty (30) students per class, so register early to avoid being wait-listed. The spring semester begins Monday, January 25.

Our more traditional offerings include three-year programs in Plumbing Design, HVAC Systems, Electrical Technology, and AutoCAD. We also two-year training programs in Construction Project Management, Facilities Management, and Historic Preservation..

All courses and programs are open to men and women who are currently working in the construction field or allied trades.

Mechanics' Institute is located at 20 West 44th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues, in the heart of midtown Manhattan. The Mechanics' Institute has been providing free classes in the trades since 1858. The spring semester begins January 25, 2010. Courses are held in the evenings, between 5 and 9 pm. Registration is taking place now and space is limited.

To register, call the Admission Office at 212.840.7648 or visit us at 20 West 44th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues..